No this was not the target, but none the less a joy to see, the Spotted Beebalm (Monarda punctata var intermedia)!
Then Jeanne spotted a gall on the Western Ragweed. Can’t say we had ever noticed one on this species before.
As we looked closer, we saw the insects had already emerged!
Watch out for the barbwire warned me.
And there was the Gray/Cope’s Tree Frog (Hyla)!
After hopping onto the bark of the oak, it almost disappeared.
The less common Slimleaf Milkweed (Asclepias stenophylla) with Oleander Aphids (Aphis nerii)! Besides just having opposite leaves, the corona is not on a pedestal like the Whorled Milkweed.
Whoa a big chunk of petrified woood!
Then we saw the reason we came to this particular place ahead!
It was the rare Narrow-leaf Morning Glory (Ipomoea shumardiana)!
In total we counted about half dozen individuals. However I must say it was hard to count with the brambles and briars.
Summer solstice may explain why i cannot get plants to root after spring. Never thought about the solstice. Thanks for the article
Glad you know now, but my problem is I am lack of green thumb. Ha ha!
Woot! Exciting to find the morning glory!
It was and it was thanks to Jeanne!
It is a beautiful unit to vist for the native grasses too! They are pretty spectacular there.
A great day! Hi to tree frog!